Being Lutheran Podcast

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible Study on John 16:5-11.  The Holy Spirit works in our lives to convict us of sin, to convict us of righteousness, and to convict...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible study on Psalm 32.  The major portion of sanctification is repentance for our sins, and the forgiveness of sins is the environment in which the Christian lives. ...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed from the Small and Large Catechism.  The Third Article highlights for us the work of the Holy Spirit in our sanctification.  Everything in the Third Article describes how...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  The main teaching of the Third Article directs our attention to the fact that the Gospel isn’t just for conversion.  It sustains...

On today’s episode, we play the audio from Rev. Sam Wellumson’s presentation at the 2017 FFLC Reformation Conference.  The theme of the conference was “Justification”, and the title of Pastor Wellumson’s presentation was “Objective & Subjective”. If you’d like to watch the video of the presentation,...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason finish their examination of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.  The doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone is the central doctrine of the New Testament and...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible study on Isaiah 53.  This chapter is at the heart of the Old Testament’s proclamation of the Gospel.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their study of the Second Article of the Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  Every part of Jesus’ incarnation, birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension is for your redemption.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their discussion of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  Key to Luther’s understanding of the Second Article was the word “Lord”.  We don’t make Jesus our Lord, he already is Lord,...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a Bible study on James 1:16-18 as we conclude our examination of God’s good gifts in the First Article of the Apostles’ Creed.  God is also with us in suffering. If you are interested in checking out the...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a Bible study on the creation account in Genesis 1 & 2 as they continue to consider the Biblical implications of the First Article of the Creed.  Creation is both ordered and good, but ultimately it provides us...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the explanation of the First Article of the Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  Included in the discussion is a reference to C.S. Lewis’ classic description of the creation of Narnia from “The Magicians...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the First Article of the Apostles Creed including its function in the specific layout of Luther’s Small Catechism and how it flows from the Ten Commandments.  The proper preaching of the Law should produce a thirst for the...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their three part series on the Gospel in preparation for the next section on the Apostles’ Creed.  Today, the focus is on the Gospel for the Christian life, with special implications for a Christian’s many vocations.  The episode...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Gospel, this time focusing on what the Gospel isn’t.  The Gospel isn’t cheap grace.  The error of Gospel Reductionism turns the Gospel into an “Aw, shucks” Gospel where your sin isn’t forgiven, it just...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the nature of the Gospel as we prepare to launch our new section studying the Apostles’ Creed.  The Gospel must be defined because it has been so misdefined, especially in the recent past.  The Gospel is the forgiveness...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the doctrine of the Trinity as it flows from our confession of the Apostle’s Creed.  The Trinity is one of the most abused doctrines taught in Scripture.  Even though this teaching from Scripture cannot be completely understood, it...

On today’s episode, we play the audio from Dr. Phil Haugen’s presentation at the 2017 FFLC Reformation Conference.  The theme of the conference was “Justification”, and the title of Dr. Haugen’s presentation was “Justification Defined”. If you’d like to watch the video of the presentation, please...

In this episode, our fiftieth, Brett, Brian, and Jason answer topics of varying theological significance, such as “What would Martin Luther think about the designated hitter in baseball?”

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss how the Law applies to the life of a believer in Jesus Christ. The Gospel frees us from the curse of the Law, but it doesn’t tell us how to live our lives.  That’s where the Law comes...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin to conclude the discussion on the Ten Commandments by reviewing the judgment aspect of the Law.  A desire to be in the unmediated presence of the almighty God only leads to fear and judgment (Isaiah 6).  The problem...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Ninth and Tenth Commandments promote by doing a Bible study on Phil. 4:4-13.  The aim of the final two commandments is contentment, and the language of contentment is prayer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Ninth & Tenth Commandments prohibit by doing a Bible study on both Colossians 3:5-11 and Romans 7:7-12.  In the 9th & 10th Commandments, we see how the Law functions in general, and we see from these...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the 9th & 10th Commandments, highlighting the self-reflective nature of the two final commandments.  The 9th & 10th Commandments are designed to drive us to introspection since coveting is not a crime we can accuse...

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Ninth and Tenth Commandments as explained in Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  They highlight the interconnectedness of all the commandments as well as the interconnectedness of the catechisms as a whole.  From there, they discuss the definition...